Physicians can have more confidence giving kids under age 8 an antibiotic treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that is associated with teeth staining in youth, according to a study published online in March in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Dentists should consider the extent of scientific and clinical evidence before recommending xylitol products for the purpose of reducing tooth decay, according to research published in March on the Cochrane Library website.

The Association is working with the Navajo "to recruit members of that nation to train as [community dental health] coordinators, and we hope to expand that pipeline dramatically in coming years," Dr. Maxine Feinberg told Congress March 25 in her first congressional testimony as ADA president.

The National Health Service Corps invites scholarship applications through May 7 for the 2015-2016 school year for students pursuing primary care health professions training leading to a degree in dentistry or other specified disciplines.

Voluntering at three dental clinics in the West Bank, Dr. Saleha Rehman witnessed how easily Deah Barakat helped pediatric patients, many of whom with special needs, feel at ease with their visit to a dentist.

Showcase your local or state association’s outstanding programs and initiatives, and the team behind each activity, by nominating them for the 2015 Golden Apple Awards Program. Entries are submitted May 1 through June 1.

After the Washtenaw District Dental Society board printed out a list of nonmembers in the Ann Arbor, Michigan-area and asked its members to reach out to anyone whom they may know, Dr. Dan Edwards realized he personally knew about 10 nonmembers on the list.

Health care providers should consider alternatives to using bone graft substitutes containing recombinant proteins or synthetic peptides with patients under 18 years old, U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a safety notice published in January.

DenTek announced March 10 the acquisition of the assets and intellectual property of Orabrush. Additionally, DenTek will partner with Molio, a video marketing company founded by former Orabrush executives.

Dr. Gregory G. Zeller, left, ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics chair, presents the 2015 SCDI Chairman’s Award to Dr. Scott Trapp, SCDI past chairman, who received the recognition for his many years of leadership of the SCDI. Dr. Trapp received the award at the SCDI Feb. 25 meeting at ADA Headquarters.

Nominations are due June 26 for the 2015 Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research. The ADA presents the award annually to recognize investigators whose research has significant impact on some aspect of clinical dentistry.

Beginning March 25, ADA members can log in to obtain access to JADA Online (jada.ada.org) as a benefit of membership by clicking the ADA Member Login link on the website and entering their ADA Member ID and password.

Tooth loss may be an early indicator of cognitive and physical decline in older adults, according to a University College London study published January in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

More people are able to purchase dental benefits within medical plans through the Affordable Care Act but questions have arisen on whether there are more administrative demands when it comes to coordination of benefits.

Whether it's historical information on the dental profession or the latest scientific studies on dentistry, the ADA Library & Archives is the place to go for any dental researcher — in person or online.

A dental education project in Dhulikhel, Nepal, seeks volunteers to teach this fall under the auspices of Health Volunteers Overseas, Dhulikhel Dental School and Kathmandu University School of Medicine.

Bangkok — For the first time in its history, the FDI Annual World Dental Congress will take place in Thailand, here in its largest city, Sept. 22-25 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center.

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention is seeking nominations for three leadership awards, including a first-time award intended for young leaders in the field of dental infection prevention and safety.

Leaders from dentistry and the dental trade industry gathered Feb. 25 before the Chicago Midwinter Meeting to discuss gray market product sales and what measures they can take to regain or maintain control.

The deadline for opting in or out of Medicare is looming for dentists, and the ADA Center for Professional Success has a number of online resources that can help them make sense of the regulation and what to do.

A March 10 PLOS Medicine journal online publication refers to dental caries research conducted more than 40 years ago, and the Association cannot offer comment on the article, the ADA told inquiring news media representatives.

More teens now use e-cigarettes than traditional tobacco cigarettes or any other tobacco product, according to the University of Michigan’s 2014 Monitoring the Future study, which annually tracks substance use trends among 8th, 10th and 12th grade students.

Tooth decay remains one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States despite significant improvements since the first national assessment of oral health in the 1960s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Stem cells from the dental pulp can be coaxed to turn into cells of the eye’s cornea and could one day be used to repair corneal scarring due to infection or injury, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Interested in sharing your work on a global stage? Prepare and submit a scientific abstract for the 103rd FDI World Dental Congress Sept. 22-25 here at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center.

CommunityHealth Chicago, the largest free medical clinic in Cook County that provides comprehensive medical and dental services for the uninsured, honored the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry for its student-run dental program at the facility.

Fourteen state dental associations joined ADA Business Resources in endorsing the ADA Visa from U.S. Bank for its rewards and benefits — bringing the total of state dental associations endorsing the card to 29.

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention and the International College of Dentists said in a Feb. 23 press release that they will promote dental infection prevention and safety in a formal collaboration outlined in a memorandum of understanding.

An Indiana dentist has agreed to pay a $12,000 settlement for allegedly mishandling patient records and is the first person sued by the state for violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Dental society volunteer leaders and staff seeking new ideas and strategies on membership growth efforts can register for this year’s Membership Recruitment and Retention Conference, set for April 16-18 in Chicago.